Young people
‘Cruel’ housing benefit ‘quirk’ forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work
‘Cruel’ housing benefit ‘quirk’ forces thousands of vulnerable young people to give up work
Without supported housing, Andrew could have failed his apprenticeship and faced homelessness. Thousands more are stuck in the same trap
This iconic music venue is helping Manchester’s young migrants find their voice
This iconic music venue is helping Manchester’s young migrants find their voice
Gavin Sharp, chief executive officer at Band on the Wall, writes about how the Manchester music venue is supporting young migrants to forge friendships and find a place to belong
Revealed: How Lifetime ISAs block some young people from buying their first home
Revealed: How Lifetime ISAs block some young people from buying their first home
Lifetime ISAs are ‘fantastic’ for the majority of first-time buyers, but it can be a risk and people may end up losing some of their own money if their life circumstances change
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
I’ve had a knife pulled on me and seen people chased with machetes – so I had to do something
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
The TikTokification of politics: Will it engage young people or does it miss the point entirely?
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: ‘It’s one of the best things you can do’
How Arsenal is empowering young disabled people through football: ‘It’s one of the best things you can do’
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
Prince William’s Homewards project is building homes for homeless youngsters
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Teachers fear more than half a million children will go hungry this summer: ‘It just can’t go on’
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
This new opera influenced by homeless children shines light on UK’s housing crisis
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
Meet the furious Gen Z protesters who want the super-rich to pay their fair share: ‘We have a voice’
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
Young people struggling to afford food face ‘stigma’ when seeking help: ‘We don’t feel welcome’
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
The history of Oasis, through five iconic Big Issue interviews: ‘Liam’s an idiot… But he’s my idiot’
Labour should take a leaf out of Zohran Mamdani’s book and give young people something to vote for
Labour should take a leaf out of Zohran Mamdani’s book and give young people something to vote for
A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
‘I’m seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit’: Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear
‘I’m seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit’: Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?
Nearly half of young Brits say health issues will push them out of work. How can we cope without them?
From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues
From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues
I’m a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!
I’m a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!
Letters: We abandoned our kids when we allowed youth clubs to close
Letters: We abandoned our kids when we allowed youth clubs to close
The story behind our Big Issue special edition created entirely by young people
The story behind our Big Issue special edition created entirely by young people
How youth charity OnSide gives a platform to the voices of the next generation
